Cool Gift of the Day
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
What it is:
A set of 8 nesting blocks that can also be played like a xylophone.
Why we love it:
The best toys are the ones that engage a child's imagination and creativity. Kids will love stacking and playing music with these clever blocks. Line them up, hit the metal bar on the top of each block and the eight blocks form a full "c" scale. And, with the accompanying songbook, children can learn to play simple songs all by themselves! One side of the block teaches young ones about the instruments that comprise an orchestra. Another side shows children practicing their instruments at home. The third side features children playing homemade instruments, while the fourth side teaches counting through rhymes and visuals by introducing the conductor on the smallest block, and then adding a child playing an instrument to each consecutive block until there are 7 children playing instruments under the conductor's lead. Hours of battery-free fun! Stacks 45 inches tall.
Where to get it:
From
Amazon.com starting at an educational $18.60.